$4,995,000
306 E Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
MLS# 100556008
Status: Pending
3 beds  |  5 baths  |  5211 sqft


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Property Description
For the most discerning of buyers, 306 E. Bay Street is more than a home--it is a front-row seat to the very best of coastal living. Begin your mornings on the waterfront porch, coffee in hand, as the Bald Head Island ferry glides quietly down the Cape Fear River beneath a low blanket of silver fog. In the distance, the soft echo of ship horns carries across the water as a container vessel makes its ghostlike approach to port. By evening, golden light melts into the horizon and silhouettes of ibis drift gracefully toward their roost on Battery Island, best enjoyed beside the glow of the gas firepit. Positioned on one of the highest lots in historic downtown, the residence commands sweeping, unobstructed vistas that transform hour by hour -- sunrise to sunset, season to season. Conceived, engineered, and meticulously constructed over more than three years--with completion in late 2024--this extraordinary residence reflects vision, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship at every turn. Every structural element, finish selection, and architectural detail was thoughtfully curated and flawlessly implemented, resulting in a home that is as enduring in quality as it is striking in presence. A rare and coveted amenity on the Southport waterfront, the property offers oversized, private, conditioned garages at street level--seamlessly integrated into the architecture--delivering both convenience and distinction seldom found within the historic district.

Details
Maps
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 2
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 5211
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5211
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 958.55
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Pending
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-21
Listing Price: 4995000
Current Price: $4,995,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Southport
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 306
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Bay
Street Suffix: Street
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 33.91835
Geo Lon: -78.014976
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Head south on Howe Street toward the waterfront as the Cape Fear River comes into view. Turn left onto East Bay Street and follow one of Southport's most scenic stretches, lined with historic charm and sweeping water views. Just past the Community Building, the home will be on your right--gracefully positioned along the waterfront and moments from the Yacht Basin and downtown shops.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.17
Lot Dimensions: 70.19 x 103.34 x 70.36 x 110.53
Lot SqFt: 7486
Waterfront: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 2335460
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 17161.38
Deed Book: 4419
Deed Page: 879
Legal: L-70 Ft On Bay St
Broker Owner: Yes
PID: 238IB028
Tax Identifier: 238ib028
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Lot #: 70
Special Assessments: None.
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Sp-R-10
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Southport
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Lighted: 1
Secured: 1
Attic
Access Only: 1
Frontage Type
River: 1
Handicap Accessible
Accessible Full Bath: 1
Elevator: 1
View Type
ICW View: 1
Ocean: 1
River: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
3 Bedroom: 1
Style
See Remarks: 1
Lot Water Features
Bulkhead: 1
Deeded Water Rights: 1
Deeded Waterfront: 1
Navigable Water: 1
Pier: 1
Water Depth 4+: 1
Exterior Features
Gas Grill: 1
Gas Log: 1
Irrigation System: 1
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: City of Southport
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities
Trash Provider: City of Southport
Water Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities
Exterior Finish
Fiber Cement: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Hardwood: 1
Green Bldg Features
Energy Star Appl: 1
High Eff Toilets: 1
LED Lighting: 1
Prog Thermostats: 1
Radiant Heat Floors: 1
Sealed Attic: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Covered: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Sprinklers in Front: 1
Sprinklers in Rear: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Multi Units: 1
Zoned: 1
Heated SqFt
5000 - 5499: 1
Heating
Fireplace(s): 1
Radiant: 1
Zoned: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Tankless: 1
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Underground Utilities: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
County Sewer: 1
Water Source
County Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Convection Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Generator: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Mini Refrigerator: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Water Softener: 1
Freezer: 1
Fireplace Features
Blower Fan: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Furnished
Negotiable: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Bookcases: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Elevator: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Gas Log: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Reversed Floor Plan: 1
Sound System: 1
Tray Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Whole-Home Generator: 1
See Remarks: 1
Window Features
Thermal Windows: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Utility Sink: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Main
Library: 1
Library Level: Main
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Other: 1
Other Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2024
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-16
Property Features
Frontage Type: River
Handicap Accessible: Accessible Full Bath; Elevator
View Type: ICW View; Ocean; River
Attic: Access Only
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 3 Bedroom
Style: See Remarks
Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Gas Log; Irrigation System; Other; See Remarks
Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
Fencing: Back Yard
Foundation: Pilings
Green Bldg Features: Energy Star Appl; High Eff Toilets; LED Lighting; Prog Thermostats; Radiant Heat Floors; Sealed Attic; Tankless Water Heater
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Lighted; Secured
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Rear Porch
Roof: Metal
Levels: Two
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Landscaped; Sprinklers in Front; Sprinklers in Rear
Lot Water Features: Bulkhead; Deeded Water Rights; Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water; Pier; Water Depth 4+
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Multi Units; Zoned
Heating: Fireplace(s); Radiant; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Underground Utilities; Water Connected
Sewer: County Sewer
Water Source: County Water
Fireplace Features: Blower Fan; Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood
Furnished: Negotiable
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Eat-in Kitchen; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Reversed Floor Plan; Sound System; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whole-Home Generator; See Remarks
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Security Features: Security System; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Utility Sink
Heated SqFt: 5000 - 5499
Dining Room Type: Formal
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Living Room; Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Step through the stately entry doors into a dramatic three-story foyer where your gaze is immediately drawn through the lower-level living space to the water beyond. The entry level unfolds into a refined waterfront family room anchored by a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and custom wet bar -- an elegant setting for relaxed evenings after a day on the river. Two private en-suite guest retreats provide exceptional comfort and autonomy, while a dedicated exercise room and thoughtfully placed powder room enhance daily living. Ascend by private elevator or along the beautifully illuminated staircase to the breathtaking main living level, where an 18-foot coffered ceiling crowns the open-concept design. The gourmet kitchen -- equally suited for the accomplished chef or the gracious host -- showcases dual islands, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, and exquisite stone surfaces. The adjoining great room, appointed with custom built-ins and a second floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, flows seamlessly into the dining area. Expansive sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, opening onto the waterfront porch -- an idyllic extension of the living space and a spectacular setting for sunset gatherings or tranquil mornings. Also on this level: a refined private library, a beautifully designed multi-purpose laundry suite, a powder room, and a magnificent primary suite that spans the full depth of the home from street side to waterfront. This serene retreat captures commanding water views and offers a spa-inspired bath defined by understated elegance, refined materials, and thoughtful proportions. Throughout the residence, curated finishes and substantial structural engineering speak to enduring quality and modern resilience -- impact-rated windows and doors, elevated ceiling heights, custom millwork, refined lighting, seamless elevator access, and a building envelope designed for longevity along the coast. Every element has been executed with intention, harmonizing timeless Southport charm with contemporary sophistication. 306 E. Bay Street is not simply a waterfront home. It is a legacy property -- an architectural statement and a generational opportunity to own one of the most distinguished and thoughtfully executed addresses in historic Southport.
Room Information
Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Bedroom 123.0013.60MainPrimary Bedroom
Bedroom 213.7011.00FirstNorth Guest Bedroom
Bedroom 319.0012.20FirstSouth Guest Bedroom
Living Room29.0020.00Main
Dining Room19.7015.00Main
Kitchen24.009.00Main
Laundry15.009.80Main
Library13.0012.20MainLibrary/Office
Family Room29.0025.00First
Other13.7011.00FirstGYM

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Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Coast

Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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